Michael Galant – CEPR – asadkhone

Michael conducts research and policy analysis on the International Monetary Fund, debt, and economic sanctions at CEPR.

Michael’s research focuses on the global political economy, how the structures of the global economic architecture affect development in the Global South, and the prospects of constructing a New International Economic Order. Prior to CEPR, Michael has worked on issues related to foreign policy and international development at Win Without War, the United Nations, and more.

Michael holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where he studied international political and economic development, and a BA in international relations and sociology from Brown University.

All from Michael Galant

CEPR Sanctions Watch December 2024

Read our in-depth analysis on the impact of sanctions on Afghanistan’s economy and the latest developments in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Ukraine, Syria, and Venezuela in this edition of Sanctions Watch.

Hundreds of Syrians in Hama celebrate end of Assad era HAMA, SYRIA - DECEMBER 19: Syrians celebrate the fall of the Baath Party's 61-year regime and the fleeing of its leader, Bashar al-Assad, with Syrian revolution flags, anthems, and songs in Hama, Syria on December 19, 2024. (Photo by Hisam Hac Omer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

CEPR Sanctions Watch November 2024

Stay up to date with the latest news on sanctions. Learn about the impact of recent events on Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and more.

On the eve of the annual vote at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on United States of America (USA) sanctions against Cuba, organizers urge the Belgian government and the European Union to take

CEPR Sanctions Watch October 2024

Stay informed with Sanctions Watch. Explore the impact of economic sanctions on global affairs and the human costs they entail.

View of the city at dawn during the fourth day of a massive power outage in Havana on October 21, 2024. Electricity has been restored to half of Havana, the Cuban capital's power company reported Monday, four days after the start of a nationwide power blackout that the authorities have struggled to fix. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP) (Photo by YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images)

IMF Reforms Are Welcome, But Surcharges Still Must Go

Discover the harmful impact of IMF surcharges and the need for their complete elimination. Explore the reforms announced and their implications for developing countries.

CEPR Sanctions Watch September 2024

Read the September 2024 edition of CEPR’s Sanctions Watch for critical insights and updates about the use and consequences of economic sanctions.

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro addresses the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) (CEPR Sanctions Watch)

CEPR Sanctions Watch August 2024

Get a deeper understanding of the impact of economic sanctions through CEPR’s Sanctions Watch. Stay informed with this monthly news round-up.

Two small Afghan children, dressed in traditional clothes, in the foreground look at the camera, as a third child in the background crouches, also looking at the camera. An older man holding one of the small children is turned away from the camera.

CEPR Sanctions Watch July 2024

Discover the economic, political, and social consequences of sanctions on countries like Cuba, Iran, Venezuela, and others.

Two children stand near makeshift tents with tarps and cloths in front of a rocky hillside. The shelters appear worn, and clothes are hung on a line above. The landscape is rugged with vegetation scattered across the hills. The mood is somber, reflecting poverty as a result of sanctions.

No False Solutions: IMF Surcharges Must Go

Uncover the truth about IMF surcharges. Find out why this policy has been criticized as regressive and counterproductive.

A person stands holding a bright orange sign that reads

CEPR Sanctions Watch June 2024

Learn about the global impact of sanctions. Stay updated on the latest sanctions-related developments and their consequences.

A poor man in a colorful shirt and green cap sits on a bench next to a box, while another man in a white shirt stands by a cart trying to earn a living. The poor surroundings show the effects of sanctions and the toll they take on the people.

CEPR Sanctions Watch May 2024

The latest news and analysis on economic sanctions. Stay informed on the impact of sanctions on the global economy and policy.

A vibrant street scene in a dilapidated urban area with weathered, run-down buildings. People walk and socialize while scooters and motorcycles pass by. The atmosphere is lively, yet the buildings are showing signs of age, decay and, neglect, the effect of economic sanctions.